
Financial independence means different things to different people. Some think of financial freedom as a matter of being solely accountable for how you earn, spend, and save money. Others, such as Get Rich Slowly’s J.D. Roth, define it as living comfortably while earning money through channels other than traditional employment. David Ning, on the other hand, sees it as an ever-evolving state of mind.
However you define it, you may find it’s worth taking some time this holiday weekend to think about the money lessons you’ve learned–or are still learning–that can bring the peace of mind so many people want.
What does financial independence mean to you? Is it something you’ve achieved by laying out an intelligent saving strategy?
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Victoria -. on July 2, 2011 at 2:58am
Financial independence means to me that I always have enough money to do the things I want, which includes right now saving for the building of a tiny house and to buy the land that it will go on!
Ally on July 5, 2011 at 8:04am
Thanks for sharing, Victoria. And our sincerest best wishes on your quest for that dream too! It sounds pretty amazingly relaxing.